Äkäslompolo weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

What's the typical weather in Äkäslompolo for January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Äkäslompolo usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Äkäslompolo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 15 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Äkäslompolo. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Äkäslompolo climate page with graphs.

 

Äkäslompolo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 15 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kittilä, Finland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in January

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Äkäslompolo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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